Football Daily Premier League Review: Man Utd stun Arsenal
Jan 25, 2026
Sammy Mockbell, BBC senior football correspondent, offers tactical context and fixture analysis. David James, former England goalkeeper, brings experienced match and managerial commentary. They dissect the shock Arsenal v Manchester United result, Michael Carrick’s early impact at United, Aston Villa’s title case, Liverpool and Bournemouth narratives, Spurs and Robertson transfer chatter, plus the relegation and form battles.
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Seismic United Win Shakes Up Title Race
- Manchester United's away win at Arsenal is a seismic result that reshapes the title race narrative.
- David James and Sammy Mockbell highlight United's tactical reset and confidence boost under Michael Carrick.
Arsenal's Collective Strength, Not A Single Scorer
- Arsenal's season has relied on collective consistency rather than one 20-goal striker.
- The loss exposed a rare scoring fragility from open play despite their squad depth.
Carrick's Modest, Proud Early Reflections
- Michael Carrick reflected on being 'ten days in' as interim manager and praised his players' performances.
- He emphasised pride, the need to keep building, and not to overclaim after two wins.